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Sri Lanka thrash South Africa to sweep series 2-0

Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath (C) celebrates with his teammates after they won the Test series on the fourth day of the second Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) international cricket stadium in... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JLOgff

Sri Lanka cricketer suspended after friend accused of hotel rape

There is no allegation of misconduct against Danushka Gunathilaka, who is currently Sri Lanka’s best-performing batsman in an ongoing tour vs. South Africa. Photo:Reuters COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan Test cricketer has been suspended after a Norwegian... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2OaWIsc

Turkey hails Ozil's decision to quit Germany side

Mesut Ozil. Photo: AFPTurkish ministers on Monday warmly applauded the decision of Turkish-origin German footballer Mesut Ozil to quit the national team on the grounds of racism.Ozil, who was born in Germany to a Turkish-origin family, had been... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JQcoNU

Bangladesh beat West Indies by 48 runs in first ODI

Tamim Iqbal of Bangladesh celebrates his century during the 1st ODI match between West Indies and Bangladesh at Guyana National Stadium, Providence, Guyana, on July 22, 2018. Photo:AFPPROVIDENCE, GUYANA: A record double-century partnership between... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2A0vNMJ

Mesut Ozil, citing 'racism', quits Germany side after World Cup debacle

Mesut Ozil. Photo: AFPMesut Ozil said Sunday he was quitting the German national football team, citing 'racism' in the criticism of him after the side's World Cup debacle.Ozil, who has Turkish roots, had been under fire since posing for a... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JLs596

Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe for ODI series sweep

Pakistan´s batsman Imam-ul-Haq (R) plays a shot during the final cricket match of a five-match ODI series played between Pakistan and host Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, on July 22, 2018. Photo: AFP BULAWAYO: Pakistan completed a... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JJW4hy

Pakistan sets world record of most 5-ODIs clean-sweeps

KARACHI: Pakistan’s young and energetic cricket team added another feather to its cap with a record 7th five-match series clean sweep by beating Zimbabwe 5-0.The comprehensive win against Zimbabwe by a margin of 5-0 helped Pakistan surpassed its... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LplNkz

Imam, Babar tons assist Pakistan script 5-0 rout

Pakistan´s batsman Imam-ul-Haq (R) plays a shot during the final cricket match of a five-match ODI series played between Pakistan and host Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, on July 22, 2018. Photo: AFP BULAWAYO: Pakistan posted a total... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2zWRX2n

Pakistan post 364 for Zimbabwe to chase

Pakistan´s batsman Imam-ul-Haq (R) plays a shot during the final cricket match of a five-match ODI series played between Pakistan and host Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, on July 22, 2018. Photo: AFP BULAWAYO: Pakistan posted a total... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2uWDgq4

Fakhar Zaman becomes fastest player to score 1000 runs

The opening batsman reached the milestone in just his 18 innings. Photo: AFP  BULAWAYO: Pakistani opening batsman Fakhar Zaman has become the quickest batsman to score the quickest 1000 runs in one-day international (ODI) history.Zaman achieved... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LstzKy

Pakistan win toss, elect to bat against Zimbabwe

Usman Khan celebrates taking a wicket against Zimbabwe. Photo: AFPBULAWAYO: Pakistan will be looking to end their current tour on a winning note when they take on Zimbabwe in the fifth and final one day international (ODI) today.The Green Shirts... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2my7uvP

Pakistan eye ODI clean sweep against Zimbabwe

Usman Khan celebrates taking a wicket against Zimbabwe. Photo: AFPBULAWAYO: Pakistan will be looking to end their current tour on a winning note when they take on Zimbabwe in the fifth and final one day international (ODI) today.The Green Shirts... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2Lt9Slv

'I couldn't look at a football' after World Cup: Neymar

The Brazilian superstar, who moved to PSG for a world record 222 million euros ($264 million) last year, insists that the burden of expectation on his shoulders — whether with his club or country — does not weigh heavily. Photo: AFP Brazil... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JI6XAN

Pakistan football team braces for Asian Games, SAFF Cup

KARACHI: Pakistan Football team, in an attempt to come back to field after three years, has formally kicked off the second phase of its preparation for Asian Games and SAFF Cup in Bahrain.Pakistan will be playing its international matches after a... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LcPB4w

Pakistan football team prepares for Asian Games' preparations

KARACHI: Pakistan football team has formally kicked off its preparations for the second phase of Asian Games and SAFF Cup by playing matches with local clubs in Bahrain.Pakistan will be playing its international matches after a span of three years.... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2Laonvn

Pakistan football team prepares for second phase of Asian Games

KARACHI: Pakistan football team has formally kicked off its preparations to play the second phase of Asian Games and SAFF Cup by playing matches with local clubs in Bahrain.Pakistan will be playing its international matches after a span of three... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2Nz8xHc

Pakistan hockey coach slams team's performance in Champions Trophy

Pakistan finished last in the recently concluded Champions Trophy in the Netherlands. Photo: FileKARACHI: Pakistan hockey coach Roelant Oltmans has slammed the team's performance in the recently concluded Champions Trophy in the... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JM1nNA

Sri Lanka's famed Galle cricket stadium faces stumps

The Galle stadium in the south of the island is hallowed among cricket fans the world over because of its stunning setting next to a 17th century Dutch fort. PHoto: AFP2COLOMBO: England could be the last team to take on Sri Lanka at its famed Galle... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LaLaXP

Feeling the heat: Tokyo preps for sweltering Summer Olympics

This photo taken on July 18, 2018 shows an electronic thermometer showing the temperature exceeding 40 degrees Centigrade (104 F) during a media tour at the construction site for the new National Stadium, venue for the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LoCywa

Fakhar says feel proud to break Saeed Anwar's record

Fakhar played the highest ever-individual ODI innings for Pakistan on Friday. He also added world record 304 runs for the opening stand with Imam ul Haq. Photo: File Pakistan’s flamboyant opening batsman Fakhar Zaman said that he feels proud to... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JFRbWP

Fakhar says feel proud to break record of Saeed Anwar

Fakhar played the highest ever-individual ODI innings for Pakistan on Friday. He also added world record 304 runs for the opening stand with Imam ul Haq. Photo: File Pakistan’s flamboyant opening batsman Fakhar Zaman said that he feels proud to... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2mxQ4iM

Pakistan record 244-run win against Zimbabwe

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Asian Champions Trophy: Pakistan to play against India on October 20

KARACHI: The Asian Hockey Federation has announced the draws for this year’s Asian Champions Trophy which will be played in Oman from 18th to 28th October.Teams from Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Korea, Japan and Oman will be in action during this... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2zW30ss

Caribbean Premier League: Shoaib Malik to lead Guyana Amazon Warriors

Shoaib Malik. Photo: FileKARACHI: Caribbean Premier League team Guyana Amazon Warriors have appointed Pakistan’s Shoaib Malik as their captain for the 2018 Caribbean Premier League which runs from 8 August to 16 September 2018.Malik, a veteran of... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LewfMA

Pakistan post record-breaking 399 for Zimbabwe to chase

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Fakhar Zaman becomes first Pakistani to hit ODI double century

Opener Fakhar Zaman on Friday became Pakistan’s first double centurion in one-day international cricket, achieving the accolade during the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. With this feat, he also became the country’s highest scorer in... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2msV9Js

Fakhar, Imam break record for highest opening ODI partnership against Zimbabwe

Fakhar Zaman has scored 220 runs from three games in the series. Photo: ICCBULAWAYO: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe.Pakistan is eyeing its fourth straight ODI win as they take on a depleted... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LsYlTi

Diving school! Neymar teaches kids to fall and roll

Neymar reacts after a tackle during the Russia 2018 World Cup match between Brazil and Mexico in Samara on Monday. Photo: AFP RIO DE JANEIRO: Neymar took a swipe at his critics on Thursday with a tongue-in-cheek video in which he teaches children... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2uX4RYv

Pakistan eye another crushing win in fourth Zimbabwe ODI

Fakhar Zaman has scored 220 runs from three games in the series. Photo: ICCBULAWAYO: Pakistan eye fourth straight ODI win as they take on a depleted Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Friday after seizing a 3-0 lead in the series. The tourists crushed... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2uAeTz5

Liverpool sign goalkeeper Alisson in record 72.5-million-euro deal

Record signing: Brazil goalkeeper Alisson agreed 72.5 million euros deal with Liverpool. Photo: AFPLiverpool on Thursday signed Brazil goalkeeper Alisson from Roma in a world record deal valued at 72.5 million euros by the Italian club."The... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2Nq3ybO

Training ground in tatters for Pakistani hockey team as Asiad around the corner

KARACHI: Pakistan's national hockey team is training these days for the upcoming Asian Games at the Olympian Islahuddin-Dr Shah Hockey Academy here in the metropolis' North Nazimabad locality.But, upon a visit to the said venue, it seemed as if... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2NrMZMK

Pakistan to play series against England in 2019

Pakistan's captain Sarfraz Ahmed (C) celebrates victory with his players after the first one day international (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on July 13, 2018. Photo: AFP Pakistan Cricket team... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2uHxKHQ

England to host Pakistan for ODI, T20I series before World Cup 2019

Alex Hales was bowled attempting to sweep, England v Pakistan, only T20, Old Trafford, September 7, 2016. Photo:AFPPakistan will play five one-day internationals and a lone T20I against England in England before the ICC Cricket World Cup... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2O1INEt

NFL Cowboys stay atop Forbes list of world's richest sport teams

With a 14 percent leap in value to $4.8 billion (4.12 billion euros), the NFL Dallas Cowboys, some of whom are pictured October 2017, topped the annual Forbes magazine list of the world's highest valued sports teams for the third consecutive year.... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JBeyB8

Kuldeep Yadav gets India call for start of England Test series

Kuldeep Yadav has been included in the 18-man India squad for the first three Tests in England after impressing in recent limited overs matches. Photo:AFPLEEDS: India left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been included in an 18-man squad... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2uLQAh8

Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe in 3rd ODI to clinch series

Players congratulate Faheem Ashraf after he takes a wicket. Photo: Zimbabwe Cricket  BULAWAYO: Pakistan thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets to win the third ODI and take a decisive lead in the five-match one-day international series on... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2Lqhx0J

Asian Games venues '95 per cent ready' but potential pitfalls remain

Jakarta and Palembang in Sumatra are set to host about 11,000 athletes and 5,000 officials from 45 Asian countries. Photo: AFP JAKARTA: Asian Games venues will be ready before Indonesia hosts the showpiece event in a month, organisers say, but the... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2mmRUmG

Pakistan eye series-clinching win against Zimbabwe

Fakhar Zaman was instrumental in Pakistan's nine-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI. Photo: AFP BULAWAYO: Pakistan will look to seal the five-match one day international (ODI) series when they face Zimbabwe in the third ODI... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2uGAPYz

Ex-Ohio State wrestlers sue school claiming it ignored sexual abuse

COMBINATION PHOTO by Geo.tv: (L) A poster from the protest in Seoul as part of the #MeToo movement on International Women’s Day, South Korea, March 8, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Files; (R) The 1978 employment application information for Dr.... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2JxOEOv

Root century seals England series win over India

England's Joe Root plays the last shot of the third One Day International (ODI) cricket match between England and India, for four runs and reaching his century, at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, northern England on July 17, 2018. — AFPLEEDS, United... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2NnATUY

England beat India by eight wickets in 3rd ODI, win series 2-1

England's Joe Root plays the last shot of the third One Day International (ODI) cricket match between England and India, for four runs and reaching his century, at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, northern England on July 17, 2018. — AFPLEEDS, United... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2mqky6x

Thailand's rescued cave boys to address media on Wednesday

The 12-member Wild Boars soccer team and their coach rescued from a flooded cave pose with a drawing of Samarn Kunan, a former Thai navy diver who died working to rescue them at the Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital, in Chiang Rai, Thailand/ photo:... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LqktdZ

Najam Sethi gets vote of confidence from PCB’s general body

PCB Chairman Imran Khan during the Annual General Meeting The General Body of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unanimously given chairman Najam Sethi unqualified vote of confidence during the Annual General Meeting held in Lahore on... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2NTC8fz

Sri Lanka skipper, officials banned for two Tests, four ODIs

Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal and two top officials have been banned for two Tests and four one-day internationals (ODI) for breaching the spirit of the game. Photo: AFP COLOMBO: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday banned Sri... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LeVj57

Somerset sign Pakistan opening batsman Azhar Ali

Pakistan's Azhar Ali, who struggled in Tests against England earlier this summer, has joined Somerset for the remainder of the county season. Photo: AFP LONDON: Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali has joined Somerset for the remainder of their first-class... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2Lll2su

Thierry Henry quits TV to focus on coaching

Thierry Henry was an assistant coach as Belgium finished third at the World Cup and has decided he wants to give up his work as a pundit and focus on management. Photo: AFP PARIS: Retired France and Arsenal star Thierry Henry said on Monday that... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2uAsaXy

Record scorer Tim Cahill retires from Australia duty

Tim Cahill scored at four World Cups. Photo: AFPAustralia's all-time leading goal-scorer Tim Cahill retired from international football Tuesday, ending an illustrious career that has taken him to four World Cups.The 38-year-old, who scored 50... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2NmRUOS

French fans give hero welcome to 'Les Bleus' World Cup champions

Soccer Football - World Cup - Final - France vs Croatia - Paris, France, July 15, 2018 - A giant picture of France's Antoine Griezmann is seen on the Arc de Triomphe as France fans celebrate on the Champs-Elysees Avenue after France won the Soccer... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LedM1v

PCB increases budget for infrastructure, domestic cricket

The board says budgeted income for 2018-19 is 133 per cent, which is more than previous year’s income of PKR2.79 billion. — Geo News FILEKARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approved its budget for the next fiscal year, increasing... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2uFtNTW

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by nine wickets in second ODI

Pakistan´s Usman Khan celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket during the first one day international (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on July 13, 2018. Photo: AFP BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe:... from GEO TV - Sports https://ift.tt/2LntTa7